DavidMaxwellWoods

David Maxwell Woods 1928-2012 MESQUITE TX - David M. Woods Sr., 84, of Mesquite Texas formerly of West Springfield, Mass. died on April 24, 2012 at Willow Bend Care Center in Mesquite, TX. Born on March 5th 1928 in Woon-socket RI to Frederick & Marguerite Woods. He was a resident of Saugus, East-hampton, Holyoke, and W. Springfield, Mass., Sacramento, CA and Mesquite, TX. David served in the Navy during World War II on a sub-tender. He worked as a life-long car salesman. He enjoyed golfing, camping and traveling and his cats. He was a member of the Elks and the American Legion. David's pride and joy was his 32ft Cris-Craft boat. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Fay Lawrence and half-brother Donald S. Rathe. He leaves his wife Betty L. Woods of Mesquite, TX. He leaves his daughter Holly J. Woods of Monson, daughter Donna M. Wolcott of Monson and son David M. Woods of Charlton, Mass. and their mother Carol S. Sturm. A step-daughter Cheryl Rodrigues of Mesquite, TX and step-son Richard Edwards of Florida. He also leaves his brother Kenneth F. Woods, Malcolm L. Woods, Blair W. Woods and sister Jean D. Lander. He leaves his grandchildren Brenna Woods, Kaitlyn Woods, Jamie Woods, Makenzie Woods, Jarred Wolcott, Justin Wolcott, Ryan Williamson and Shauna Edwards. Private services will be held in Mesquite TX and York, ME. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Davids' name to: American Vet Dogs, 371 East Main St., Smithtown, NY, 11787-9897. The organization provides guide, therapy and service dogs to disabled veterans throughout the country.